18th Century, Floral Bouquet in Neoclassical Urn Etching by P. Glazier

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This 18th-century etching, titled "Floral Bouquet in Neoclassical Urn," is a fine example of the delicate artistry and elegance characteristic … Read more This 18th-century etching, titled "Floral Bouquet in Neoclassical Urn," is a fine example of the delicate artistry and elegance characteristic of the period. Created by engraver P. Glazier (other examples are in the V&A collection), the etching features a meticulously detailed arrangement of florals, artistically housed in a neoclassical urn. The flowers—often symbols of beauty, transience, and nature’s bounty—are presented in a style that reflects the neoclassical fascination with balance, harmony, and classical motifs.

Glazier’s expert use of linework and shading highlights his technical mastery in etching, while the florals' soft curves and the urn’s structured elegance draw the viewer into the sophisticated world of late 18th-century European art. The print’s composition, with its careful attention to texture and form, captures the timeless beauty of nature through a lens of classical aesthetics.

The etching is also marked H&I Robert Sculp to lower right.

Measures:

9.625" w x 11.75" h (framed)

6.25" w x 7.25" h (image) See less